Frequently Asked Questions

The saris woven in the south Indian temple town of Kanjivaram in Tamil Nadu are popularly known as kanjivaram silks. These saris are characterized by contrast borders and bold motifs. The saris are woven with pure mulberry silk thread (from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka) and zari procured from the state of Gujarat.

Kanjivaram silk sarees are an integral part of south Indian weddings and other festivities. The saris are worn by Indians all over the world and anyone who want to get a feel of the rich south Indian culture.

Saris woven in a jacquard loom feature some of the most intricate designs and patterns, which were not accessible to many of us before a couple of centuries ago. It was the exclusive privilige of the royalty.

In 1804, Joseph Jacquard, invented a loom that would change this forever. These days, the highly coveted jacquard saris, can be had for as less than twenty thousand rupees, thanks to Jacquard.

Sarangi is the Kanjivaram sari store based in Chennai. We’ve set ourselves the mission of being the easiest way to shop for a Kanjivaram sari from anywhere in the world. Give us a try: you’ll love our customer service as well as our curated selection of exotic kanjivarams.

We also have a brick and mortar store in Chennai.

Sarangi, the Kanjivaram sari store
138 Luz Church Road, Chennai 600004.
(opp. Alwarpet Anjaneyar Temple
(in passage adjacent to bus stop between Ambika superstore and Waitrose; look for Sarangi / Rasvihar signage)

Yes, we do offer wholesale pricing for businesses that intend to resell the saris. Please contact us at saris@sarangithestore.com if you’re interested.

All our saris are Silk Mark and Handloom Mark certified.

Silk Mark is owned by SMOI, which is an initiative of the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, and the Government of India. Silk Mark assures the authenticity of the silk used in the silk saris.

Handloom Mark, also a Government of India initiative, guarantees that the product offered is genuinely handwoven in India.